Science Articles

Science | By Koz Huseyin @ Thursday, 7th August 2008 @ 9:06 AM

Astronomy is a fascinating hobby. It is the science and the study of the objects in space. But, did you know, that you can participate in astronomy yourself? It is possible, and can be done easily. In this astronomy for beginners article, you will learn about how you can get into astronomy. When you look up at the night sky, you will no doubt find many points of shinning lights. These points of lights are lights from stars. And stars are what gives light, whether it is our Sun our stars m... more...

Science | By Patrick Omari @ Thursday, 7th August 2008 @ 4:43 AM

Just recently I watched a trailer for the upcoming Terminator film, Terminator 4: The Future Begins. The series is one of my favourite film franchises and I'm looking forward to the new film, even in spite of the disappointing Terminator 3. Part of the reason that the films are among my favourites are the ways in which they deal with time travel and the paradoxes that it could potentially cause. The film tells a story where in the near future artificial intelligence has taken over th... more...

Science | By Sai Vallejos @ Wednesday, 6th August 2008 @ 2:45 PM

Phermones as defined in Wikipedia - a chemical that triggers a natural behavioral response in another member of the same species. There are alarm pheromones, food trail pheromones, sex pheromones, and many others that affect behavior or physiology. Their use among insects has been particularly well documented, although many vertebrates and plants also communicate using pheromones." In laymans terms, phermones are a naturally occurring chemical produced by insects, animals and people. ... more...

Science | By Sai Vallejos @ Tuesday, 5th August 2008 @ 11:58 AM

When you start researching for phermones, one of the more popular searches is "Do Phermones work?." Despite the disbelief of many as that this doesn't work, there have been many experiments done in the past 20 years to test its effectiveness. Here are some of them: Unlike animals, human beings do not have the ability to smell or detect phermones at a conscious level. Some studies indicate, however, that we still can sense it at a subconscious level thus its ability influenc... more...

Science | By Patrick Omari @ Monday, 4th August 2008 @ 10:22 AM

Whatever you are planning for your future, whether it's a new house, starting a family or even going on a diet - don't bother. In four years the world will end and your plans will be ruined. This is the belief of thousands of people across the planet, preparing for the end of the world and death of mankind. So grab your diary and put this date in it - December 21st 2012. The concept is gaining momentum as many religious texts, historical documents and even NASA have 'predic... more...

Science | By Ian Maclean @ Thursday, 24th July 2008 @ 10:39 PM

While Americans associate fireworks with the first weekend in July, with their July 4th Independence Day celebration, those of us into skywatching get our shows throughout the latter half of July, with several showers reaching their peaks in the last week of the month. As long time readers already know, meteor showers are the specks of sand and bits of gravel left over from outgassings on comets. Some of those have been documented in modern history. Most, however, have been running for ... more...

Science | By Alisha Dhamani @ Thursday, 24th July 2008 @ 6:48 PM

Conserving energy is a gift to future generations and an act of gratitude for God's provision. Conserving energy is an important factor toward ending the coal extraction abuses in the southern Appalachian mountains. Conservation International, which sponsored and led both the marine and terrestrial field research, is proposing additional field studies, and these are clearly justified. Today, Papua might well be considered a lost world for novel biodiversity, and the situation is suc... more...

Science | By Koz Huseyin @ Wednesday, 23rd July 2008 @ 10:04 PM

Do you want to get into the fun scientific hobby of astronomy? First you will need a scientific instrument which will allow the heavens to come to you! This can be done with a telescope or even astronomy binoculars. In this article, we will take a look at both options. There are different benefits to both owning a telescope or binoculars for astronomy use. There are also negatives to both, and it is important you weigh the strengths of both options before buying binoculars or a telescope ... more...

Science | By Koz Huseyin @ Wednesday, 23rd July 2008 @ 8:27 PM

Solar energy is making a big impact today. In the world we live, we have put major strain on natural resources. But, there is a renewable energy source, which is becoming a viable source to meet the needs of humanity, it is called solar energy. But, where does solar energy come from? Imagine a home that is powered by a residential solar energy system. This home has electric 24 hours a day. You could watch TV all day, keep all the lights on, and not have to worry about an electric bill! So... more...

Science | By Sara Jones @ Wednesday, 23rd July 2008 @ 3:50 PM

If you have ever been inquisitive about the vast variety of creatures living in the depths of the blue sea, you must have discovered a plethora of creatures living underwater. The salmon on your plate, great white sharks, octopuses and squids are among the thousands of organisms that live under the sea. Unlike terrestrial animals, aquatic life is very colorful and vibrant. This can be seen in the coral reefs, where a huge variety of creatures and plants of different sizes and features live. To e... more...

Science | By Thomas Pretty @ Wednesday, 23rd July 2008 @ 2:28 PM

Electrical conductivity is extensively used and measured in many different sciences and industries. None more so than in the agricultural industry where the conductivity meter is regularly used to measure the components of water, soils and fertilisers. Meters are normally handheld although for more exacting purposes, desk top varieties are often used for in-depth analysis. Measuring conductivity gives operatives an idea of the salt content of any water or soil sample as salt is conductive, meani... more...

Science | By Dax Moy @ Tuesday, 22nd July 2008 @ 8:16 PM

At last, spring has finally sprung and we can once again venture outside and enjoy the great outdoors. Traditionally, this is the time of year when weekend warriors all over the nation dust off their racquets and begin their mass exodus toward whatever passes for a tennis court in order to play what is arguably one of the most popular games in the UK. Considering the popularity of the game, you'd think that those who play tennis would be serious about their conditioning. After all, ... more...

Science | By Sara Jones @ Monday, 21st July 2008 @ 12:10 PM

Many kids in school think that science is only interesting to the super-smart, since it's all formulas and textbooks. This is a common misconception, but it doesn't make it true. The fault doesn't lie with science as a subject, rather with the way it is being taught at school. In almost all the schools science, which is a practical subject, is dealt with theoretically (they talk about how it should work, instead of showing you). Teachers assume that all students are keen e... more...

Science | By Koz Huseyin @ Friday, 18th July 2008 @ 3:38 PM

Astronomy is a topic in science. For most of astronomy, there are scientific instruments in use. These can be telescopes, which have different technologies, and also that of using computers. In this article, we will take a look at technology used in astronomy today. Since the dawn of time, man has looked up at the stars in amazement. What were these shimmering lights in the night sky? A torch to light our way? It certainly has been used for farmers, sailors, and many other areas to determ... more...

Science | By Koz Huseyin @ Friday, 18th July 2008 @ 3:12 PM

When we think of astronomy, we may be inclined to think that it only deals with scientists and astronomers looking up at objects in space with a telescope. However, there is far more to astronomy than simply looking at objects in space. In this article, we will look into the science of astronomy. The countdown has started, and astronauts in are preparing for a journey that will take them to our Moon. The button is pressed and the space shuttle begins on its assent. At this point, w... more...

Science | By Koz Huseyin @ Tuesday, 15th July 2008 @ 8:21 PM

Today, we are going to fly so high, and travel through our home the universe. Come join me as we take a look at the vastness of our Universe and what it entails exactly. As we look outside through the window, up at a night sky. We find the Universe has painted the sky with stars. These shinning objects seem so small. There are thousands! And during daytime, we also see a big one close to home - our Sun! Imagine getting into your spaceship sitting in the garden. You power up, out in... more...

Science | By Koz Huseyin @ Tuesday, 15th July 2008 @ 2:32 PM

Would you like to do scientific research with your telescope? Do you have a preconception that to do serious research with telescopes needs an astrophysics degree and a telescope costing millions of dollars? Not so, even with a small hobby telescope you too can do great research with your home telescope. Galileo used a telescope which is much inferior to today's telescopes, even the telescopes your can buy for your home. Galileo saw Saturn with ears, whereas most of the telescopes av... more...

Science | By Jordan McPelt @ Monday, 14th July 2008 @ 7:45 PM

Immunoassay is a test in biochemistry that measures a specific concentration of a substance within a biological liquid. This means that an immunoassay test can be conducted on blood, serum or urine to measure the concentration of a substance that is found in that liquid sample. The immunoassay test uses a specific antibody in order to test the concentration of the substance within the sample. The antibodies react with an antigen to show the results of the test. The most common antibody u... more...

Science | By Thomas Pretty @ Friday, 11th July 2008 @ 12:01 PM

The water purification process is complex and diverse, the result of the many treatment phases means that dirty water can be cleaned until it is drinkable. There are however many different varieties and methods related to water purification, understanding the elements of each will give the reader a greater appreciation of the effort that goes into producing the water that pours from our taps. From the rather basic wire mesh that prevents large debris entering purification plants to the t... more...

Science | By Koz Huseyin @ Sunday, 6th July 2008 @ 1:22 AM

Your passion is ignited. NASA's Hubble Space Telescope pictures have captivated your imagination. Now you are on the quest to buy your own astronomical telescope, yes your very own! But, where can you buy a scientific instrument for a beginner, and still be able to use it properly? Telescopes are simply amazing scientific instruments. You point it up in the night sky, and soon find that you have access to the whole universe. You find stars, nebula, galaxies, and many more fascinating... more...